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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKCOMB

backcomb  [ˈbækˌkəʊm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKCOMB

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backcomb is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb backcomb in English.

WHAT DOES BACKCOMB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

backcomb

Backcombing

Backcombing is a way of combing hair which is used to create volume as well as to create certain hairstyles. Backcombing means repeatedly combing the hair towards the scalp, causing the hair to tangle and knot up. This method is often used in creating various big hair styles such as beehives and bouffants.

Definition of backcomb in the English dictionary

The definition of backcomb in the dictionary is to comb the under layers of towards the roots to give more bulk to a hairstyle Also: tease.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BACKCOMB

PRESENT

Present
I backcomb
you backcomb
he/she/it backcombs
we backcomb
you backcomb
they backcomb
Present continuous
I am backcombing
you are backcombing
he/she/it is backcombing
we are backcombing
you are backcombing
they are backcombing
Present perfect
I have backcombed
you have backcombed
he/she/it has backcombed
we have backcombed
you have backcombed
they have backcombed
Present perfect continuous
I have been backcombing
you have been backcombing
he/she/it has been backcombing
we have been backcombing
you have been backcombing
they have been backcombing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I backcombed
you backcombed
he/she/it backcombed
we backcombed
you backcombed
they backcombed
Past continuous
I was backcombing
you were backcombing
he/she/it was backcombing
we were backcombing
you were backcombing
they were backcombing
Past perfect
I had backcombed
you had backcombed
he/she/it had backcombed
we had backcombed
you had backcombed
they had backcombed
Past perfect continuous
I had been backcombing
you had been backcombing
he/she/it had been backcombing
we had been backcombing
you had been backcombing
they had been backcombing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will backcomb
you will backcomb
he/she/it will backcomb
we will backcomb
you will backcomb
they will backcomb
Future continuous
I will be backcombing
you will be backcombing
he/she/it will be backcombing
we will be backcombing
you will be backcombing
they will be backcombing
Future perfect
I will have backcombed
you will have backcombed
he/she/it will have backcombed
we will have backcombed
you will have backcombed
they will have backcombed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been backcombing
you will have been backcombing
he/she/it will have been backcombing
we will have been backcombing
you will have been backcombing
they will have been backcombing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would backcomb
you would backcomb
he/she/it would backcomb
we would backcomb
you would backcomb
they would backcomb
Conditional continuous
I would be backcombing
you would be backcombing
he/she/it would be backcombing
we would be backcombing
you would be backcombing
they would be backcombing
Conditional perfect
I would have backcomb
you would have backcomb
he/she/it would have backcomb
we would have backcomb
you would have backcomb
they would have backcomb
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been backcombing
you would have been backcombing
he/she/it would have been backcombing
we would have been backcombing
you would have been backcombing
they would have been backcombing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you backcomb
we let´s backcomb
you backcomb
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to backcomb
Past participle
backcombed
Present Participle
backcombing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKCOMB


beachcomb
ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊm
catacomb
ˈkætəˌkəʊm
chrome
krəʊm
cockscomb
ˈkɒksˌkəʊm
comb
kəʊm
coxcomb
ˈkɒksˌkəʊm
currycomb
ˈkʌrɪˌkəʊm
dome
dəʊm
foam
fəʊm
holm
həʊm
home
həʊm
honeycomb
ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm
monochrome
ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊm
nome
nəʊm
Rome
rəʊm
Stockholm
ˈstɒkhəʊm
syndrome
ˈsɪndrəʊm
tome
təʊm
trichome
ˈtraɪkəʊm
whitecomb
ˈwaɪtˌkəʊm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKCOMB

backbone
backboneless
backbreaker
backbreaking
backburn
backcast
backchannel
backchat
backcheck
backcloth
backcourt
backcourtman
backcross
backdate
backdoor
backdown
backdraft
backdraught
backdrop
backed

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKCOMB

A-bomb
Afro-comb
atomic bomb
bath bomb
bomb
car bomb
cherry bomb
coulomb
fine-tooth comb
fine-toothed comb
go over with a fine-tooth comb
like a bomb
Newcomb
photobomb
pipe bomb
the bomb
the tomb
time bomb
tomb
womb

Synonyms and antonyms of backcomb in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «backcomb» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKCOMB

Find out the translation of backcomb to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backcomb from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backcomb» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

倒梳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

backcomb
570 millions of speakers

English

backcomb
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

backcomb
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

backcomb
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Backcomb
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

backcomb
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

backcomb
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

backcomb
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Backcomb
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

toupieren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

backcomb
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

밑을 빗질하여 세우다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backcomb
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

backcomb
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

backcomb
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅककॉम्ब
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Krepe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

backcomb
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

backcomb
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Backcomb
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

da pe spate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κρεπάρετε
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

backcomb
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

backcomb
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

backcomb
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of backcomb

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKCOMB»

The term «backcomb» is normally little used and occupies the 111.928 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKCOMB» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «backcomb» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «backcomb» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backcomb

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKCOMB»

Discover the use of backcomb in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backcomb and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Art of Color: The dyeing of hair dyes (Искусство цвета)
Permanent, semi-permanent dyes and bleaches are rarely used for their strong effect. To create soft color gradient observe the following guidelines. Backcomb the hair strands selected for dyeing. Apply the dye to the hair by strands. Apply the ...
Alexander Kuvvatov, 2012
2
Creative Updo Hairstyles and Accessories Made from Real ...
Step 2 Comb the hair on the top of the head upwards at an angle of 90° and backcomb. Step 3 Attach a hairpiece at the back of the head and comb it in. First separate a strand of hair at the hair whorl and backcomb it close to the head.
Helene Elistratow, 2014
3
Dressing Long Hair
7 Backcomb into a large ball. 8 Spray hair once backcombed. 9 Roll hair up with knotted base inside. 10 Place hair net over backcombed ball. 1 1 Fold sides together and pin down centre. 12 Completed hair padding u liet Romeo and Juliet ...
Patrick Cameron, 1999
4
The Girls Book of Friendship: How To Be The Best Friend Ever
Start with dry hair and backcomb sections of her hair to create a wild, shaggy look . To backcomb, take a section of hair about 23 cm wide and hold it above her head with your left hand. Take a comb in your right hand, and hold it about 3 cm up ...
Gemma Reece, 2012
5
Updos: Cool Hairstyles for All Occasions
Cool Hairstyles for All Occasions Jen Jones. Use a brush to pull your hair into a high ponytail. Secure hair with a ponytail holder. Leave out some hair on the sides. Backcomb your bangs to add height. Use a curling iron to create soft curls  ...
Jen Jones, 2009
6
On Trend: Hairdressing/Beauty
This style can be worn for day and evening; look for accessories to customise your own version. Model I ' First, section off the fringe. ' Section the hair above the ears (above the occipital bone). ' Work with the top section to backcomb the hair.
Bhavna Champaneri, 2011
7
SalonOvations' Braids and Updo's Made Easy
Backcomb the right side, making sure to hold hair straight out to the side as shown. 6. Roll backcombed section into a barrel curl placing it behind the right ear. Secure with bobby pins. Use your fingers to fan out barrel curl to make it as wide as ...
Jamie Jones, 1996
8
Hair's How: Vol. 4: Wedding
Backcomb hair on the right side, holding strands at a sharp angle to the parting. 3 . Clip the backcombed strands with hairpins together for creating volume. Work hair with an extra fixation lacquer. 4. Backcomb hair on another part of parting, ...
Hair's How, 2006
9
Good to Great Hair: Celebrity Hairstyling Techniques Made Simple
Use a large comb to backcomb 2-inch (5 cm) sections, starting with the top front section and moving to the back of the head. Make sure to start your backcombing at the roots of each section. Backcomb the side sections up towards the top of ...
Robert Vetica, 2009
10
American and British English Preferences: Spelling, Grammar, ...
... open plan suburban house, similar to a large British bungalow) [high] -ranking (used mainly in politics, e.g., a ranking Democrat/Republican) rap, n. (coll., talk session) rare (of meat) to rat, backcomb, tease (hair) (See "assistant professor".) ...
Nancy Salama, Mary Ghali, 1982

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKCOMB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backcomb is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Copy the look: TOWIE's Jess Wright nails summer-time chic with …
Ditch the backcombing brush and invest in a batch of Sexy Hair's Backcomb In A Bottle, £12.25 for loads of volume minus the damage. «Reveal, Jul 15»
2
TOWIE's Jessica Wright: 'I'm really self-critical about my body'
A great way of giving your hair volume is by using Schwarzkopf Dust It powder at the root to hold backcomb. Also sleep with your hair tied in a ... «Daily Star, Jun 15»
3
DIY Wedding Hair - Bardot Half Updo
2 - lightly backcomb the hair on your crown area. 3 - gently smooth over the top section of your backcombed hair. 4 - with the top section bring it ... «TV3.ie, Jun 15»
4
5 second-day dirty hair 'dos
Can't revive your limp pony no matter how much you backcomb? Add a silk scarf for instant old-school Hollywood appeal. A twist on the classic ... «Daily Life, Jun 15»
5
Society: Donal and Sofie say 'I do' today
"I used to backcomb my fringe and pluck all my eyebrows off." Celebrity favourite Brown Sugar Blackrock took home the top prize and, boy, did ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
6
Summer Simchas: Simple Expert Tips For a Stunning Summer Glow
Lift the crown of your hair and backcomb lightly underneath with a smoothing detangler brush. This will create volume so the bobby pins have ... «Jewish Link of New Jersey, Jun 15»
7
Perfect Prom Hairstyles: Expert Tips To Copy The Looks
Teasing can be tricky, but not if you arm yourself with a trusted product like Big Sexy Hair What A Tease Backcomb In A Bottle. It works instantly ... «Hollywood Life, Jun 15»
8
Emilia Clarke debuts new look for 'Terminator Genisys' premiere
Using small, evenly sized sections, Emilia Clarke's hair was blown-dried from the "top down with a round brush to create volume." Backcomb at ... «Examiner.com, Jun 15»
9
HOW TO: Wear hair extensions
Take a brush and gently backcomb the root sections of hair that you'll clip the extensions into, finishing with a light misting of hairspray. «Glamour.com, Jun 15»
10
Milton Jones at Plymouth Pavilions: 'I usually say, the higher the hair …
"Now I use something called Backcomb Dust, which is actually far drier and keeps your hair higher for longer. "I usually say, the higher the hair, ... «Plymouth Herald, Jun 15»

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